In continuation of his efforts to provide Kentuckians with efficient and effective government, Governor Matt Bevin issued an executive order today altering the Office of Occupations and Professions to form the Department of Professional Licensing and establishing the Kentucky Real Estate Authority. The order also modifies the structure of and reorganizes four state real estate boards, including the Real Estate Commission, the Real Estate Appraisers Board, the Board of Auctioneers and the Kentucky Board Continue reading Gov. Matt Bevin Integrates Real Estate Boards into New Authority→

Major changes begin today for the Lifeline program that subsidizes telecommunications services for low-income customers.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which sets the rules for the Lifeline program, earlier this year added broadband to the list of subsidized services. The Lifeline program currently offers subsidies only for voice service for either Continue reading Lifeline Program Changes Take Effect Today→

The Memory Café provides an informal setting for caregivers and their loved ones with memory problems to socialize and interact with other families and professionals, while sharing and creating old and new experiences. The Memory Café will meet on Monday, December 12th from 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. at the Lexington Public Library, Northside Branch located at 1733 Russell Cave Road. The Memory Continue reading MEMORY CAFÉ→

James “J Ray” Johnson age 75, husband of Patricia Tuggle Johnson, died Thursday Dec. 1, 2016 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond KY. James was a brick mason; he was born in Madison County to the late John R. Johnson and Anna Mae Malicote Johnson. He was also a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.

On December 1, 2016, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Lloyd C. Wilson, 64, on charges related to distribution and possession of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor.

When KSP troopers encounter young children, it is often due to a traumatic situation such as a car crash, exposure to drugs, or domestic abuse cases that frequently result in the arrest of a parent. KSP hopes their ‘Trooper Teddy’ bears will serve as a tool to calm Continue reading KSP Arming Troopers with Teddy Bears→

The Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence today announced that heading into the winter heating season the state’s residential propane and residential No. 2 heating oil prices are among the lowest nationwide. Warm weather, along with steady crude oil prices are the main drivers for costs, reported by the U. S. Energy Information Continue reading KY Residential Heating Fuel Prices Among Lowest in Nation→

The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, which provides coverage for Madison, Clark, Estill, Lee, Owsley, Jackson, Mercer, Boyle, Lincoln, Garrard and Jessamine counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Special attention will Continue reading KSP Post 7 to conduct periodic Traffic Safety Checkpoint→